By His Grace For His Glory

So much has happened in the last week and a half but one thing that has stayed constant is my thoughts for Joel and Elizabeth! It just doesn't seem fair that they would lose their sweet baby at full term
I know God is in control and He always has a plan and purpose but my heart still hurts for them. Not a day goes by that I don't think of them and lift them up in prayer. I can't even begin to imagine what today was like for them especially Elizabeth. Tyler and Jeni had their sweet baby boy last week(that's a different post for another day) but today was baby Kevins first sunday...so he was introduced to the church, that should've been baby Hayden last week but it wasn't! I personally think that's a special highlight for the parents and I know both Joel and Elizabeth looked forward to it. What happened to them still feels so unreal and like a really really long dream.
Joel and Elizabeth my heart hurts for you and know im constantly praying for you! I think our church theme is very fitting...By His Grace For His Glory!

Hayden Michael Knudsen

was born on December 22, 2010 9 lbs 3 oz, 22 inches long to Joel and Elizabeth. He has a head full of dark hair and blue eyes and is absolutely beautiful! Elizabeth posted a picture of him and her on FB and I just can't stop looking at it! Its just beautiful to me!

As I write this the tears are just falling down my cheeks! Oh how I hurt for them...this should be a fun and joyous time for them and their families yet its sad as they are mourning his death. I can't even begin to imagine what they are feeling and going through! My heart just hurts for them.

I've been in constant pray for them the last few days but feel like I need to be doing more yet praying is the best thing I or anyone can do for them right now. I can't even bring myself to going up there to see them because I feel so guilty! So guilty for being pregnant, for being able to feel my little guy move inside me...just guilty! I know I shouldn't but right now I can't help it! Hayden and Parker could've been best friends like their daddies! They should be growing up, playing, fighting and everything else together but they won't be!

God is God and He is in control and He knew all along this was going to happen! He is going to use this and make something great!

Hayden I look forward to meeting you one day in Heaven! You are loved and will never be forgotten!

No words...

My heart is heavy today for some sweet friends, Joel and Elizabeth who are mourning the death of their sweet baby boy Hayden! Even when we don't understand we must trust and believe that God has another plan!

friends and babies

One of our college friends just had their first baby. Michael and Camille welcomed Joshua Andrew to their family last night(Dec. 16th). He weighed 8lbs 2.5 ounces and is 20 1/2 inches long! He is one handsome little guy!!!
Now the countdown begins for several others friends...Joel and Elizabeth(literally any day now), Tyler and Jeni(Jan.2nd),
JJ and Lindsay(Jan.7th), us(March 7th) and last but not least Tyler and Renee(April 24th)! Oh the joys of having friends who are having babies! Out of ALL that were mentioned there is only one lil girl and she's the baby of the bunch hehe! This could be trouble but the other boys will know that she is Parkers! Hehe ;)

CONGRATULATIONS Neff family!!

28 weeks

busy...

I'm so ready for this week and weekend to be over then just maybe it will slow down!!!!!
This week as been extremely crazy with Vision banquet preparations and now the christmas parties...I'm so extremely tired!
One good and very positive is that the decorations are done and in their place! Whew...that was some work!

26 weeks...

Here's a couple shirts that I've bought Parker! I can't wait for him to wear them :)
He is going to look so cute!!!!!!!!